Filming in Historic Houses: Opportunity, Risk and Reality.

Filming & Events in Historic Houses: What It Really Involves Filming and large-scale events can provide historic houses with vital income and global visibility. Yet behind every beautifully shot scene lies a complex reality of negotiation, risk management and strategic decision-making. In this episode of Hidden Heritage, Violet is joined by Naomi Nettleton, who advises historic estates on filming and venue agreements, and Charles Lister, House Manager at Boughton House, who brings more than three decades of practical experience managing productions on site.Together they explore what owners should consider before agreeing to filming, how commercial terms are structured, and how houses can protect their long-term interests while embracing new opportunities. The conversation moves beyond the glamour often associated with film locations to examine the operational pressures, legal frameworks and reputational implications that shape these decisions. This discussion forms part of Hidden Heritage’s ongoing collaboration with Charles Russell Speechlys, whose Private Client and Heritage teams work closely with estates and families navigating the evolving commercial landscape of historic property. For further insight into their work with historic houses and heritage assets, listeners can explore www.charlesrussellspeechlys.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices